How to start hiking in Northwest Arkansas.
Back 40 · Bella Vista
Bear Hollow to Flo Ride & SBAT
Moderate
The route
This route is part of the Back 40 trail system. Open the full turn-by-turn map, elevation profile, and offline download in Komoot.
Where to park
Bear Hollow Trailhead
Address
Bella Vista Back 40 Trail Head, 3 Derwent Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72714Google code is FQVV+V6H Bella Vista, AR
Open trailhead in Google MapsParking Area
medium, paved
Amenities
portable toilet
What to expect
Moderate routes like this one include natural-surface trails that are often about 2 feet wide. The trails can have moderate slopes/inclines, with some sections being quite steep. Obstacles may include rocks and roots up to about 8 inches high, so hikers should have good stability.
More routes from this trailhead
13 other routes start from Bear Hollow Trailhead.
Bear Hollow to the Crack Shack
2.06 mi · 75 ft gain · 36 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Bear Hollow to Back 40 West
3.51 mi · 300 ft gain · 85 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Bear Hollow to Bear Hollow Cave & Crack Shack
3.76 mi · 200 ft gain · 53 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
The trail down to Bear Hollow Cave is extremely steep.
Bear Hollow to Back 40 East
4.21 mi · 225 ft gain · 53 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Bear Hollow East & Crack Shack
4.4 mi · 225 ft gain · 51 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Bear Hollow Loop West
5.56 mi · 525 ft gain · 94 ft/mi · Loop · Bella Vista